The Invisibility of PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible for...
Normalizing My Endometriosis PainFor years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as I claimed. To cope with the pain, I...
Chronic Pelvic PainChronic pelvic pain is described as pain lasting at least three to six months that is centralized below the bellybutton and between the hips. Chronic pelvic pain is thought to...
What's Your Pain Level?We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a scale from 0 to 10?” We may also...
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female PainDoctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain. Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything. But the first surgeon to diagnose and treat my endometriosis was...
The Fetal PositionThe fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I received any "comfort" during my period and cramps. The cramps...
Endometriosis-Related Back PainExperiencing back pain at some point in life is a common occurrence. It has been estimated that as many as eight out of every ten people will experience back pain...
Endometriosis-Related Leg PainMany individuals will experience leg pain at some point during their life, and this pain can be incredibly varied. For some, leg pain may be the result of a fall,...
